Killed my wheel - 5 spoke
08-18-2004, 07:58 AM
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Killed my wheel - 5 spoke
Hey everyone.
Just slammed my passenger's side front tire into a curb (don't ask how..)
While it's just scuffed up around the entire edge, and a couple gouges here and there, I'm thinking of replacing it.
Anyone have 1 5-spoke oem wheel to sell? I'm willing to buy one that's used and slightly scuffed.
Email me at davidmichaelrobert@yahoo.com
Thanks
Just slammed my passenger's side front tire into a curb (don't ask how..)
While it's just scuffed up around the entire edge, and a couple gouges here and there, I'm thinking of replacing it.
Anyone have 1 5-spoke oem wheel to sell? I'm willing to buy one that's used and slightly scuffed.
Email me at davidmichaelrobert@yahoo.com
Thanks
08-18-2004, 08:55 AM
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I had mine fixed thru a local body shop and it looked brand new...
replacement cost was about $900....to have it fixed was $130/each. I really didn;t think they could fix it...but they did and as i said...looks brand new!
08-18-2004, 09:48 AM
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Go to this website http://www.wak-tt.com/mods/wickedwheels/wickedwheels.htm. They show you step by
step how to fix them. Me being a poor boy, I am currently doing it myself. Looks good so far. Suggest you use Wurth Porsche paint since that is the color used on TT OEM wheels. Here is a site to get the Porsche paint.
http://www.performanceproducts.com/ProductPage.aspx?productname=Wurth+Wheel+Paint+Lac quer&productid=106920&productType=10&p artnumber=
There is a bunch of mods on the wak-tt site also.
http://www.performanceproducts.com/ProductPage.aspx?productname=Wurth+Wheel+Paint+Lac quer&productid=106920&productType=10&p artnumber=
There is a bunch of mods on the wak-tt site also.
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08-18-2004, 10:58 AM
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The site is pretty self explanatory. Mine are very minor gouges. I used a handheld sander on each
location. Then I used we/dry 400 grit. Filled in any remaining gouge with filler. Sanded that down w/ 400 grit wet/dry. Waiting for my Wurth paint. The website shows an interesting way to protect the tire. Deflate the tire and break the bead. Put it in a plastic bag. Cut the plastic 1" smaller than the rim and mask it to the rum. DO NOT GET PAINT ON THE BEAD OR INSIDE THE BEAD.
08-18-2004, 01:48 PM
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I used Wheels America in Houston. Total FUBAR.
They not only couldn't match the Audi paint/clear coat on the wheel, but when I sent in a second wheel as a reference, they polished it to remove what they insisted was oxidation.
Morons.
If it's minor and you can do it yourself, great. Otherwise go with eBay. I've seen them for under $300. Actually, I've seen them for $500 a set.
Morons.
If it's minor and you can do it yourself, great. Otherwise go with eBay. I've seen them for under $300. Actually, I've seen them for $500 a set.